• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  with diseases and attack by pests as much as possible. If problems do occur in spite of this, you can solve them using natural enemies. It's often even [...] do you apply this method successfully? We'll tell you what you need to know! The main idea behind IPM is that the greenhouse or field forms an ecosystem [...] approach. You need a plan for the entire growing season. Waiting and just responding to an emerging infestation is not the right approach and has too little effect

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation! Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world [...] penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these dead cells. Botrytis loves soft plant parts, such as soft fruit [...] petals, and lush leaves. Crops with firm leaves are much less attractive and are therefore at a lower risk. The species Botrytis cinerea can affect more

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  have an unlimited supply of their favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten [...] species of predatory mites can survive for quite a while without food, as long as several weeks. And some species of mites can even go into a sort of hibernation [...] arrives. This is absolutely essential for pests that develop at lightning speed. This strategy can be used for predatory bugs and predatory mites. These

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  on as soon as the first armored scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and tap the beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha (for [...] colleagues at Koppert Spain have been instrumental in making this product effective for outdoor cultivation. We have increased the volume of Rhyzobug from [...] Mealybugs and scales Hemiptera Koppert is introducing a species of ladybird – Rhyzobius lophanthae – that will help growers control various types of armored

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  – is an effective and registered beneficial for use against soil-borne root diseases such as Pythium and Fusarium . In short, there's every reason to see [...] mainly of bacteria, which enable us to digest and absorb nutrients. They also play an essential role in our defence against diseases. Plants are also partly [...] fungi, such as Trichoderma) and rhizobacteria, which help absorb minerals and defend against soil-borne diseases. The plant is also teeming with organisms

• Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants

  solutions can transform your growing operation! Get in touch Explore our Solutions At Koppert, we combine innovation, science, and nature to help growers [...] From Plant Health to Profit NodoKare delivers consistent, reliable performance by offering three critical advantages that transform your ROI: Consistency [...] through a pure Ascophyllum nodosum extract and a proprietary alkaline process that ensures more active compounds, full solubility, and stable 3+ year shelf

• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  solutions can transform your growing operation! Get in touch Explore our Solutions At Koppert, we combine innovation, science, and nature to help growers [...] performance by offering three critical advantages that transform your ROI: Powerful PhylloKare enhances plant resilience and productivity by strengthening [...] nutrient uptake, and building a stronger root system. It increases chlorophyll, photosynthesis, and vigor, driving improved growth and ultimately higher

• Natutec Airobreez Brochure

  application can be labour-intensive or impractical. The Airobreez provides an efficient solution by evenly distributing beneficial insects and predatory [...] provides an uniform distribution, effectively covering areas up to 1 meter away and within a 4-meter radius. Additionally, its patented linear airflow [...] distribution as you move through the crop. No loss of material The Airobreez is equipped with a closed dosage system. In combination with the precise di

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  specializes in breeding and propagating young ornamental plants, with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez [...] “The Airobreez has transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment [...] challenging, so finding a compact solution with extensive coverage was essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands'

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  of biological control products, including beneficial insects such as predatory mites , parasitic wasps , and nematodes, along with microorganisms and other [...] solutions. As pioneers in biological control, Koppert introduced the world's first natural pest control solution and continues to set new standards in sustainable [...] technology! The Natutec product portfolio offers a broad range of application devices for the dispersal of beneficial organisms over crops. Each Natutec solution